SPEC-3 - Performance Specification DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap

DuPont Building Innovations
4417 Lancaster Pike

Chestnut Run Plaza 721
Wilmington, DE 19805
1-800-448-9835
www.construction.TYVEK.com
March, 2009
Performance Specification
DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap
Specifier Note: The purpose of this performance guide specification is to assist the specifier in correctly
specifying high-performance weather barrier products and execution. The specifier needs to edit these guide
specifications to fit the needs of each specific project. Contact a DuPont Tyvek Specialist to assist in
appropriate product selections. Throughout the guide specification, there are Specifier Notes to assist in the
editing of the file.
References have been made within the text of the specification to CSI MasterFormat 2004 Section numbers and
titles. The specifier needs to coordinate these numbers and titles with sections included for the specific project.
Brackets [ ]; AND/OR; and OR have been used to indicate when a selection is required.
This guide is for commercial applications using a non-woven, spunbonded polyolefin sheet air and moisture
barrier assembly. This high-performance barrier is non-perforated, without visible holes or voids, designed to
help stop the passage of bulk water and airflow movement, yet it is vapor permeable. This weather barrier
assembly offers a balance of properties and protection for the building envelope by providing a lightweight
barrier that will resist wind, water, abrasion, tearing, puncturing, and UV exposure for up to 9 months.
This commercial weather barrier is specifically for above grade, vertical wall surfaces where the wall assembly
may consist of any of the following: exterior gypsum sheathing, exterior plywood sheathing, oriented strand board
(OSB) sheathing, stud walls with no sheathing and masonry.
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WEATHER BARRIERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
(Specifier Note: Weather barrier assembly has been used throughout the document. A weather barrier is a
weather-resistant membrane for vertical building envelope protection that will maintain air/moisture resistance
while maintaining moisture-vapor permeability. The assembly consists of the following four components.)
A. Weather barrier membrane
B. Seam Tape
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C. Flashing
D. Fasteners
1.2 REFERENCES
A. ASTM International
1. ASTM C920; Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
2. ASTM C1193; Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
3. ASTM D882; Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
4. ASTM D1117; Standard Guide for Evaluating Non-woven Fabrics
5. ASTM E84; Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
6. ASTM E96; Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
7. ASTM E1677; Specification for Air Retarder Material or System for Framed Building Walls
8. ASTM E2178; Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials
9. ASTM E2357; Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies
B. AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
1. Test Method 127 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test
C. TAPPI
1. Test Method T-410; Grams of Paper and Paperboard (Weight per Unit Area)
2. Test Method T-460; Air Resistance (Gurley Hill Method)
1.3 SUBMITTALS
(Specifier Note: When project is being submitted for USGBC LEED certification, contact a DuPont Tyvek
Specialist for assistance in determining how the use of weather barriers can assist in obtaining points. ADD
submittal requirements as required.)
A. Refer to Section [01 33 00 Submittal Procedures] [insert section number and title].
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer current technical literature for each component.
C. Samples: Weather Barrier Membrane, minimum 8-1/2 inches by 11 inch.
D. Quality Assurance Submittals
1. Design Data, Test Reports: Provide manufacturer test reports indicating product compliance with
indicated requirements.
2. Manufacturer Instructions: Provide manufacturers written installation instructions.
(Specifier Note: Weather barrier field service reports are recommended for all projects and may be required by
manufacturers on projects where special warranties are specified. Verify requirements with manufacturer.
DELETE requirement if not project specific.)
3. Manufacturers Field Service Reports: Provide site reports from authorized field service
representative, indicating observation of weather barrier assembly installation.
E. Closeout Submittals
1. Refer to Section [01 78 00 Closeout Submittals] [insert section number and title].
2. Weather Barrier Warranty: Manufacturers executed warranty form with authorized signatures and
endorsements indicating date of Substantial Completion.
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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications
1. Installer shall have experience with installation of weather barrier assemblies under similar conditions.
2. Installation shall be in accordance with weather barrier manufacturers installation guidelines and
recommendations.
3. Source Limitations: Provide weather barrier and accessory materials produced by single
manufacturer.
B. Mock-up
(Specifier Note: Mock-ups are recommended for all projects and may be required by manufacturers on projects
where special warranties are specified. Verify requirements with manufacturer. DELETE or EDIT mock-up
requirements for specific project.)
1. Install mock-up using approved weather barrier assembly including fasteners, flashing, tape and
related accessories per manufacturers current printed instructions and recommendations.
a. Mock-up size: [10 feet by 10 feet] [insert size].
b. Mock-up Substrate: Match wall assembly construction, including window opening.
c. Mock-up may [not] remain as part of the work.
(Specifier Note: Visual inspection by manufacturers designated representative is recommended for all projects
and may be required by manufacturers on projects where special warranties are specified. Verify requirements
with manufacturer. DELETE or EDIT inspection requirements for specific project.)
2. Contact manufacturers designated representative prior to weather barrier assembly installation, to
perform required mock-up visual inspection and analysis as required for warranty.
C. Pre-installation Meeting
1. Refer to Section [01 31 19 Project Meetings] [insert section number and title].
(Specifier Note: A Pre-installation meeting is recommended for all projects and may be required by
manufacturers on projects where special warranties are specified. Verify requirements with manufacturer.
DELETE or EDIT pre-installation requirements for specific project.)
2. Hold a pre-installation conference, two weeks prior to start of weather barrier installation. Attendees
shall include Contractor, Architect, Engineer, Consultant, Installer, Owners Representative, and
Weather Barrier Manufacturers Designated Representative.
3. Review all related project requirements and submittals, status of substrate work and preparation,
areas of potential conflict and interface, availability of weather barrier assembly materials and
components, installers training requirements, equipment, facilities and scaffolding, and coordinate
methods, procedures and sequencing requirements for full and proper installation, integration and
protection.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Refer to Section [01 60 00 Product Requirements] [insert section number and title].
B. Deliver weather barrier materials and components in manufacturers original, unopened, undamaged
containers with identification labels intact.
C. Store weather barrier materials as recommended by weather barrier manufacturer.
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1.6 SCHEDULING
(Specifier Note: The preferred order of installation for weather barrier is prior to the installation of windows and
doors.)
A. Review requirements for sequencing of installation of weather barrier assembly with installation of
windows, doors, louvers and flashings to provide a weather-tight barrier assembly.
B. Schedule installation of weather barrier materials and exterior cladding within nine months of weather
barrier assembly installation.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Refer to Section [01 78 36 Warranties] [insert section number and title].
(Special manufacturer warranty program - Warranty Programs are project specific and require pre-installation
meetings and jobsite observations by the manufacturer. Include warranty language only when manufacturers
limited commercial warranty program is to be used. Warranty Programs are subject to use of manufacturers
recommended installation methods, required pre-construction meetings and observation visits during
installation along with required submittal and post installation documentation process.)
B. Special Warranty
1. Special weather-barrier manufacturers warranty for weather barrier for a period of ten (10) years from
date of final weather barrier installation.
2. Pre-installation meetings and jobsite observations by weather barrier manufacturer for warranty is
required prior to assembly installation.
3. Warranty Areas: [Describe specific areas of work protected and areas of work excluded as required
by project conditions].
PART 2 PRODUCTS
(Specifier Note: Product Information is proprietary to DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap. If additional
products are required for competitive procurement, contact DuPont Building Innovations for assistance.)
2.1
A.
MANUFACTURER
DuPont; 4417 Lancaster Pike, Chestnut Run Plaza 728, Wilmington, DE 19805; 1-800-44-TYVEK (89835); http://www.construction.tyvek.com
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2.2
MATERIALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Basis of Design: spunbonded polyolefin, non-woven, non-perforated,
weather barrier is based upon DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap and related assembly
components.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Performance Characteristics:
1. Air Penetration: 0.001 cfm/ft2 at 75 Pa, when tested in accordance with ASTM E2178. Type I per
ASTM E1677. 0.04 cfm/ft2 at 75 Pa, when tested in accordance with ASTM E2357.
2. Water Vapor Transmission: 28 perms, when tested in accordance with ASTM E96, Method B.
3. Water Penetration Resistance: Minimum 280 cm when tested in accordance with AATCC Test
Method 127.
4. Basis Weight: Minimum 2.7 oz/yd2, when tested in accordance with TAPPI Test Method T-410.
5. Air Resistance: Air infiltration at >1500 seconds, when tested in accordance with TAPPI Test
Method T-460.
6. Tensile Strength: Minimum 38/35 lbs/in., when tested in accordance with ASTM D882, Method A.
7. Tear Resistance: 12/10 lbs., when tested in accordance with ASTM D1117.
8. Surface Burning Characteristics: Class A, when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Flame
Spread: 10, Smoke Developed: 10.
2.2 ACCESSORIES
A. Seam Tape: As recommended by the weather barrier manufacturer.
B. Fasteners:
(Specifier Note: Fasteners are dependent upon substrate construction. More than one type of fastener may be
required on a single project. REVIEW construction conditions and DELETE fasteners that are unnecessary.)
1. (Specifier Note: Steel Frame Construction)
1-5/8 inch rust resistant screw with 2-inch diameter plastic cap or manufacturer approved 1-1/4 or 2
metal gasketed washer
AND/OR
2. (Specifier Note: Wood Frame Construction)
Nail Caps: #4 nails with large 1-inch plastic cap fasteners, or 1-inch plastic cap staples with leg
length sufficient to achieve a minimum penetration of 5/8-inch into the wood stud.
AND/OR
3. (Specifier Note: Masonry Construction)
Masonry tap-con fasteners with Caps: 2-inch diameter plastic cap fasteners.
C. Sealants
(Specifier Note: Sealants compatible with weather barrier assembly may be specified in this section or in
Division 07 sealants section. DELETE paragraphs 2 and 3 when sealants are specified in Division 07.)
1. Refer to Section [07 92 00 Joint Sealants] [insert section number and title].
OR
2. Provide sealants that comply with ASTM C920, elastomeric polymer sealant to maintain watertight
conditions.
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3. Products: Sealants recommended by the weather barrier manufacturer.

D. Adhesives:
1. Provide adhesive recommended by weather barrier manufacturer.
2. Products: Adhesives recommend by the weather barrier manufacturer.
E. Primers:
1. Provide flashing manufacturer recommended primer to assist in adhesion between substrate and
flashing.
2. Products: Primers recommended by the flashing manufacturer.
F. Flashing
(Specifier Note: Flashing is dependent upon construction conditions. DELETE flashing products that are
unnecessary and inappropriate for specific project.)
1. Flexible membrane flashing materials for window openings and penetrations recommended by
manufacturer.
AND/OR
2. Straight flashing membrane materials for flashing windows and doors and sealing penetrations such
as masonry ties, etc. recommended by manufacturer.
AND/OR
3. Thru-Wall flashing membrane materials for flashing at changes in direction or elevation (shelf
angles, foundations, etc.) and at transitions between different assembly materials.
AND/OR
4. Preformed Inside and Outside Corners and End Dams: Preformed three-dimensional shapes to
complete the flashing system used in conjunction with Thru-Wall Flashing.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify substrate and surface conditions are in accordance with weather barrier manufacturer
recommended tolerances prior to installation of weather barrier and accessories.
3.2 INSTALLATION WEATHER BARRIER
A. Install weather barrier over exterior face of exterior wall substrate in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations.
B. Install weather barrier prior to installation of windows and doors.
C. Start weather barrier installation at a building corner, leaving 6-12 inches of weather barrier extended
beyond corner to overlap.
D. Install weather barrier in a horizontal manner starting at the lower portion of the wall surface with
subsequent layers installed in a shingling manner to overlap lower layers. Maintain weather barrier
plumb and level.
E. Sill Plate Interface: Extend lower edge of weather barrier over sill plate interface 3-6 inches. Secure to
foundation with elastomeric sealant as recommended by weather barrier manufacturer.
F. Window and Door Openings: Extend weather barrier completely over openings.
G. Overlap weather barrier
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1. Exterior corners: minimum 12 inches.

2. Seams: minimum 6 inches.
H. Weather Barrier Attachment:
(Specifier Note: Attachment method is dependent upon substrate construction. DELETE methods that are
unnecessary and inappropriate for specific project.)
1. (Specifier Note: Steel or Wood Frame Construction) Attach weather barrier to studs through exterior
sheathing. Secure using weather barrier manufacturer recommend fasteners, space 12-18 inches
vertically on center along stud line, and 24 inch on center, maximum horizontally.
AND/OR
2. (Specifier Note: Masonry Construction) Attach weather barrier to masonry. Secure using weather
barrier manufacturer recommend fasteners, space 12-18 inches vertically on center and 24 inches
maximum horizontally. Weather barrier may be temporarily attached to masonry using
recommended adhesive, placed in vertical strips spaced 24 inches on center, when coordinated on
the project site.
(Specifier Note: Cladding anchors, supports and fasteners will likely be specified in the section including the
cladding. COORDINATE the inclusion of the following paragraph in the appropriate specification section. With
weather barrier manufacturers approval cladding anchors can be used to fasten the weather barrier.)
I. Apply flashing to weather barrier membrane prior to installing cladding anchors.
3.3 SEAMING
A. Seal seams of weather barrier with seam tape at all vertical and horizontal overlapping seams.
B. Seal any tears or cuts as recommended by weather barrier manufacturer.
(Specifier Note: Opening preparation and flashing installation is dependent upon the construction of the
opening and construction of the window. DELETE execution requirements that are not appropriate for specific
project. COORDINATE proper design and detailing at windows, doors and other openings or intersections for
proper flashing in accordance with window manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and best flashing and
waterproofing practices.)
(Specifier Note: MAINTAIN the following opening preparation and flashing articles when used in conjunction
with non-flanged windows.)
3.4 OPENING PREPARATION (for use with non-flanged windows - all cladding types)
A. Flush cut weather barrier at edge of sheathing around full perimeter of opening.
B. Cut a head flap at 45-degree angle in the weather barrier at window head to expose 8 inches of
sheathing. Temporarily secure weather barrier flap away from sheathing with tape.
3.5 FLASHING (for use with non-flanged windows - all cladding types)
A. Cut flexible flashing a minimum of 12 inches longer than width of sill rough opening.
B. Cover horizontal sill by aligning flexible flashing edge with inside edge of sill. Adhere to rough opening
across sill and up jambs a minimum of 6 inches. Secure flashing tightly into corners by working in along
the sill before adhering up the jambs.
C. Fan flexible flashing at bottom corners onto face of wall. Firmly press in place. Mechanically fasten
fanned edges.
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D. Apply 9-inch wide strips of flashing at jambs. Align flashing with interior edge of jamb framing. Start
flashing at head of opening and lap sill flashing down to the sill.
E. Spray-apply primer to top 6 inches of jambs and exposed sheathing.
F. Install flexible flashing at opening head using same installation procedures used at sill. Overlap jamb
flashing a minimum of 2 inches.
G. Coordinate flashing with window installation.
H. On exterior, install backer-rod in joint between window frame and flashed rough framing. Apply sealant
at jambs and head, leaving sill unsealed. Apply sealants in accordance with sealant manufacturers
instructions and ASTM C1193.
I. Position weather barrier head flap across head flashing. Adhere using flashing over the 45-degree
seams.
J. Tape top of window in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
K. On interior, install backer rod in joint between frame of window and flashed rough framing. Apply
sealant around entire window to create air seal. Apply sealant in accordance with sealant
manufacturers instructions and ASTM C1193.
(Specifier Note: MAINTAIN the following open preparation and flashing articles when used in conjunction with
flanged windows and doors.)
3.6 OPENING PREPARATION (for use with flanged windows)

A. Cut weather barrier in an -cut pattern. A modified -cut is also acceptable.
1. Cut weather barrier horizontally along the bottom and top of the window opening.
2. From the top center of the window opening, cut weather barrier vertically down to the sill..
3, Fold side and bottom weather barrier flaps into window opening and fasten.
B. Cut a head flap at 45-degree angle in the weather barrier at window head to expose 8 inches of
sheathing. Temporarily secure weather barrier flap away from sheathing with tape.
3.7 FLASHING (for use with flanged windows)
A. Cut flexible flashing a minimum of 12 inches longer than width of sill rough opening.
B. Cover horizontal sill by aligning flexible flashing edge with inside edge of sill. Adhere to rough opening
across sill and up jambs a minimum of 6 inches. Secure flashing tightly into corners by working in along
the sill before adhering up the jambs.
C. Fan flexible flashing at bottom corners onto face of wall. Firmly press in place. Mechanically fasten fanned
edges if necessary.
D. On exterior, apply continuous bead of sealant to wall or backside of window mounting flange across
jambs and head. Do not apply sealant across sill.
E. Install window according to manufacturers instructions.
F. Apply strips of flashing at jambs overlapping entire mounting flange. Extend jamb flashing 1-inch above
top of rough opening and below bottom edge of sill flashing.
G. Apply strip of flashing as head flashing overlapping the mounting flange. Head flashing should extend
beyond outside edges of both jamb flashings.
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H. Position weather barrier head flap across head flashing. Adhere flashing over the 45-degree seams.
I. Tape head flap in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
J. On interior, install backer rod in joint between frame of window and flashed rough framing. Apply
sealant around entire window to create air seal. Apply sealant in accordance with sealant
manufacturers instructions and ASTM C 1193.
3.8 THRU-WALL FLASHING INSTALLATION

A. Apply primer per manufacturers written instructions.
B. Install preformed corners and end dams bedded in sealant in appropriate locations along wall.
C. Starting at a corner, remove release sheet and apply membrane to primed surfaces in lengths of 8 to 10
feet.
D. Extend membrane through wall and leave inch minimum exposed to form drip edge.
E. Roll flashing into place. Ensure continuous and direct contact with substrate.
F. Lap ends and overlap preformed corners 4 inches minimum. Seal all laps with sealant.
(Specifier Note: DELETE paragraph below if a metal drip edge is not required.)
G. Trim exterior edge of membrane 1-inch and secure metal drip edge per manufacturers written
instructions.
(Specifier Note: DELETE option below when not required for project.)
H.
Terminate membrane on vertical wall. [Terminate into reglet, counterflashing or with termination bar.]
I.
Apply sealant bead at each termination.
(Specifier Note: DELETE remaining installation paragraphs below not required for project. Coordinate with
accessories named in Part 2 above.)
3.9 THRU-WALL FLASHING / WEATHER BARRIER INTERFACE AT BASE OF WALL
A. Overlap thru-wall flashing with weather barrier by 6-inches.
B. Mechanically fasten bottom of weather barrier through top of thru-wall flashing.
C. Seal vertical and horizontal seams with tape or sealing membrane.
3.10 THRU-WALL FLASHING / WEATHER BARRIER INTERFACE AT SHELF ANGLE
A. Seal weather barrier to bottom of shelf angle with sealing membrane.
B. Apply thru-wall flashing to top of shelf angle. Overlap thru-wall flashing with weather barrier by 6inches.
C. Seal bottom of weather barrier to thru-wall flashing with tape or sealing membrane.
3.11 THRU-WALL FLASHING / WEATHER BARRIER INTERFACE AT WINDOW HEAD
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Cut flap in weather barrier at window head.

Prime exposed sheathing.
Install lintel as required. Verify end dams extend 4 inches minimum beyond opening.
Install end dams bedded in sealant.
Adhere 2 inches minimum thru-wall flashing to wall sheathing. Overlap lintel with thru-wall flashing and
extend inch minimum beyond outside edge of lintel to form drip edge.
F. Apply sealant along thru-wall flashing edges.
G. Fold weather barrier flap back into place and tape bottom edge to thru-wall flashing.
H. Tape diagonal cuts of weather barrier.
I. Secure weather barrier flap with fasteners.
3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

(Specifier Note: Field observation by a manufacturer designated representative is recommended for all
commercial projects and may be required by manufacturers on projects where special warranties are specified.
Verify requirements with manufacturer. DELETE or EDIT field quality control requirements for specific project.)
A. Notify manufacturers designated representative to obtain [required] periodic observations of weather
barrier assembly installation.
3.9 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed weather barrier from damage.
END OF SECTION
DISCLAIMER:
DuPont Building Innovations Guide Specifications have been written as an aid to the professionally qualified
Specifier and Design Professional. The use of this Guideline Specification requires the sole professional
judgment and expertise of the qualified Specifier and Design Professional to adapt the information to the specific
needs for the Building Owner and the Project, to coordinate with their Construction Document Process, and to
meet all the applicable building codes, regulations and laws. DUPONT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT FOR THE PROJECT.
Please contact your local DuPont Tyvek Specialist at 1-800-44-Tyvek or visit www.Construction.Tyvek.com
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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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3. Products: Sealants recommended by the weather barrier manufacturer.

1. Exterior corners: minimum 12 inches.

3.6 OPENING PREPARATION (for use with flanged windows)

3.8 THRU-WALL FLASHING INSTALLATION

Apply sealant bead at each termination.

Cut flap in weather barrier at window head.

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